Gerald Kutney - Politics, Disinformation & Science
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PhD | Fellow RCGS | Author: Climate Denial in American Politics, Carbon Politics | Columnist, Can. National Observer | disinformation, U.S. policy, GOP ideology
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When future historians write about the 21st century, the greatest enigma of these times will be how and why so many people believed Donald Trump and denied the science of climate change.
An attempt to answer this question now is documented in www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
An attempt to answer this question now is documented in www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
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And now we are in some really gross negligence kind of arena. How do you put a price on seasons, on the rhythm of our planet? A trillion gazillion fake cryptocurrencies? What is the measure of lie on earth???🌍
November 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
And now we are in some really gross negligence kind of arena. How do you put a price on seasons, on the rhythm of our planet? A trillion gazillion fake cryptocurrencies? What is the measure of lie on earth???🌍
Why do Americans accept that their president:
- created a kakistocracy
- lines his own pockets
- lies endlessly
- bullies their allies
- spreads conspiracy theories
- denies science
What is wrong with you?
For Trump and cimate denial read www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
- created a kakistocracy
- lines his own pockets
- lies endlessly
- bullies their allies
- spreads conspiracy theories
- denies science
What is wrong with you?
For Trump and cimate denial read www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
Climate Denial in American Politics: #ClimateBrawl
Climate Denial in American Politics is a detailed examination of the rise within American politics of climate denialism, the counter movement which challenges the accepted science of climate change.
O...
www.routledge.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Why do Americans accept that their president:
- created a kakistocracy
- lines his own pockets
- lies endlessly
- bullies their allies
- spreads conspiracy theories
- denies science
What is wrong with you?
For Trump and cimate denial read www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
- created a kakistocracy
- lines his own pockets
- lies endlessly
- bullies their allies
- spreads conspiracy theories
- denies science
What is wrong with you?
For Trump and cimate denial read www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
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A world war is taking place ... cognitive warfare ... the weapons of mass destruction on social media are propaganda, disinformation, lies, conspiracy theories ... WORLD WAR DENIAL ... denial of truth, denial of humanity, denial of science.
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
Climate Denial in American Politics: #ClimateBrawl
Climate Denial in American Politics is a detailed examination of the rise within American politics of climate denialism, the counter movement which challenges the accepted science of climate change.
O...
www.routledge.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A world war is taking place ... cognitive warfare ... the weapons of mass destruction on social media are propaganda, disinformation, lies, conspiracy theories ... WORLD WAR DENIAL ... denial of truth, denial of humanity, denial of science.
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
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Such a shame that there are so many willfully ignorant people who lap this stuff up with no thought to simple fact checking
It’s not hard.
It’s not hard.
A world war is taking place ... cognitive warfare ... the weapons of mass destruction on social media are propaganda, disinformation, lies, conspiracy theories ... WORLD WAR DENIAL ... denial of truth, denial of humanity, denial of science.
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
Climate Denial in American Politics: #ClimateBrawl
Climate Denial in American Politics is a detailed examination of the rise within American politics of climate denialism, the counter movement which challenges the accepted science of climate change.
O...
www.routledge.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Such a shame that there are so many willfully ignorant people who lap this stuff up with no thought to simple fact checking
It’s not hard.
It’s not hard.
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🔴 ⚠️ 🌀 🛰️ Dramatic impact of #cycloneDitwah on #SriLanka, where heavy #floods affected more than 200000 people with at least 50 dead and dozens missing. ⬇️ last 36 hours seen by Meteosat-9 with RGB Airmass + HSAF Precipitation rate (blu is >50mm/hr).
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November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🔴 ⚠️ 🌀 🛰️ Dramatic impact of #cycloneDitwah on #SriLanka, where heavy #floods affected more than 200000 people with at least 50 dead and dozens missing. ⬇️ last 36 hours seen by Meteosat-9 with RGB Airmass + HSAF Precipitation rate (blu is >50mm/hr).
Animation via #EUMETview
Animation via #EUMETview
A world war is taking place ... cognitive warfare ... the weapons of mass destruction on social media are propaganda, disinformation, lies, conspiracy theories ... WORLD WAR DENIAL ... denial of truth, denial of humanity, denial of science.
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
Climate Denial in American Politics: #ClimateBrawl
Climate Denial in American Politics is a detailed examination of the rise within American politics of climate denialism, the counter movement which challenges the accepted science of climate change.
O...
www.routledge.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A world war is taking place ... cognitive warfare ... the weapons of mass destruction on social media are propaganda, disinformation, lies, conspiracy theories ... WORLD WAR DENIAL ... denial of truth, denial of humanity, denial of science.
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
In America see www.routledge.com/Climate-Deni...
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I asked Gemini to: "Compare the books Merchants of Doubt & Climate Denial in America Politics." Merchants of Doubt is the iconic work by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway. Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
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November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I asked Gemini to: "Compare the books Merchants of Doubt & Climate Denial in America Politics." Merchants of Doubt is the iconic work by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway. Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
gemini.google.com/share/d04062...
gemini.google.com/share/d04062...
I asked Gemini to: "Compare the books Merchants of Doubt & Climate Denial in America Politics." Merchants of Doubt is the iconic work by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway. Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
gemini.google.com/share/d04062...
gemini.google.com/share/d04062...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I asked Gemini to: "Compare the books Merchants of Doubt & Climate Denial in America Politics." Merchants of Doubt is the iconic work by Naomi Oreskes & Erik M. Conway. Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
gemini.google.com/share/d04062...
gemini.google.com/share/d04062...
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A filthy cesspool of propaganda exists that every climate denier drinks from ... they then share those lies over and over and over again ... and then pat each other on the backs for how intelligent they are ... smarter than all the climate scientists ... how dilusional they are
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A filthy cesspool of propaganda exists that every climate denier drinks from ... they then share those lies over and over and over again ... and then pat each other on the backs for how intelligent they are ... smarter than all the climate scientists ... how dilusional they are
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Traditional Amazonian societies are at breaking point: what solutions can we expect from COP 30?
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As sociedades tradicionais amazônicas estão em ponto de ruptura: que soluções esperar da COP 30?
Investimentos em mitigação climática às vezes acabam produzindo efeitos adversos sobre as populações amazônicas. A sustentabilidade local não pode ser alcançada através de mecanismos de mercado que ex...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Traditional Amazonian societies are at breaking point: what solutions can we expect from COP 30?
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A filthy cesspool of propaganda exists that every climate denier drinks from ... they then share those lies over and over and over again ... and then pat each other on the backs for how intelligent they are ... smarter than all the climate scientists ... how dilusional they are
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A filthy cesspool of propaganda exists that every climate denier drinks from ... they then share those lies over and over and over again ... and then pat each other on the backs for how intelligent they are ... smarter than all the climate scientists ... how dilusional they are
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Removing CO2 from atmosphere vital to avoid catastrophic tipping points, leading scientist says
10bn tonnes must be captured from the air every year to limit global heating to 1.7C, says Johan Rockström
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The USA has become an economic terrorist organization under Trump.
Do others agree or disagree?
Do others agree or disagree?
November 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The USA has become an economic terrorist organization under Trump.
Do others agree or disagree?
Do others agree or disagree?
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The COP process has always attracted endless criticism.
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The COP process has always attracted endless criticism.
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
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Trump's White House is a big extortion racket.
And he is destroying the climate to enrich his fossil fuel industry friends.
And he is destroying the climate to enrich his fossil fuel industry friends.
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Trump's White House is a big extortion racket.
And he is destroying the climate to enrich his fossil fuel industry friends.
And he is destroying the climate to enrich his fossil fuel industry friends.
The COP process has always attracted endless criticism.
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The COP process has always attracted endless criticism.
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
However, never forget, we would be much worse off on the climate crisis without it.
The climate crisis is one of the most politically complex global issues ever to have existed.
ClimateBrawl
The USA has become an economic terrorist organization under Trump.
Do others agree or disagree?
Do others agree or disagree?
November 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The USA has become an economic terrorist organization under Trump.
Do others agree or disagree?
Do others agree or disagree?
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Climate Denial Book Popularity - Here is the appraisal from Gemini:
gemini.google.com/share/34f787...
Available for limited time at 27% discount from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
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Available for limited time at 27% discount from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Climate Denial Book Popularity - Here is the appraisal from Gemini:
gemini.google.com/share/34f787...
Available for limited time at 27% discount from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
gemini.google.com/share/34f787...
Available for limited time at 27% discount from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
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The willful ignorance, deliberate stupidity, intentional evil intent in the posts of climate denial are plain for all to see.
They know the harm & damage they cause. Lies are their weapons, the truth is their enemy.
Climate denial is the most dangerous movement of the century.
They know the harm & damage they cause. Lies are their weapons, the truth is their enemy.
Climate denial is the most dangerous movement of the century.
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The willful ignorance, deliberate stupidity, intentional evil intent in the posts of climate denial are plain for all to see.
They know the harm & damage they cause. Lies are their weapons, the truth is their enemy.
Climate denial is the most dangerous movement of the century.
They know the harm & damage they cause. Lies are their weapons, the truth is their enemy.
Climate denial is the most dangerous movement of the century.
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I asked Gemini to: "Compare the books Science Under Siege & Climate Denial in America Politics." Science Under Siege is written by heroes of mine Michael E. Mann and Peter Hotez.
Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
gemini.google.com/share/2c40ad...
Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
gemini.google.com/share/2c40ad...
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November 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I asked Gemini to: "Compare the books Science Under Siege & Climate Denial in America Politics." Science Under Siege is written by heroes of mine Michael E. Mann and Peter Hotez.
Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
gemini.google.com/share/2c40ad...
Yours truly is the author of "Climate Denial in American Politics"
gemini.google.com/share/2c40ad...
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Final text of COP30 includes: "There is no mention of fossil fuels ... due to fierce opposition from petrostates. But there is a ... reference to the agreement sealed at Cop28 in Dubai in 2023 to transition away from fossil fuels."
November 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Final text of COP30 includes: "There is no mention of fossil fuels ... due to fierce opposition from petrostates. But there is a ... reference to the agreement sealed at Cop28 in Dubai in 2023 to transition away from fossil fuels."
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Surprised by how the "Denier-in-Chief" has devastated US climate policy? You shouldn't be. The entire political playbook—including the history of the "GOP (aka Gas & Oil Party)"—is laid out, chapter-by-chapter, in my book. Read the full analysis:
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Surprised by how the "Denier-in-Chief" has devastated US climate policy? You shouldn't be. The entire political playbook—including the history of the "GOP (aka Gas & Oil Party)"—is laid out, chapter-by-chapter, in my book. Read the full analysis:
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
www.amazon.com/Climate-Deni...
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Any surprises at COP30? Not really. Few COP meetings have major progress, and when that happens, the major points have already been generally agreed to ... that's when most world leaders will show up ... but they are rare.
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Any surprises at COP30? Not really. Few COP meetings have major progress, and when that happens, the major points have already been generally agreed to ... that's when most world leaders will show up ... but they are rare.
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
Any surprises at COP30? Not really. Few COP meetings have major progress, and when that happens, the major points have already been generally agreed to ... that's when most world leaders will show up ... but they are rare.
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Any surprises at COP30? Not really. Few COP meetings have major progress, and when that happens, the major points have already been generally agreed to ... that's when most world leaders will show up ... but they are rare.
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
For more on the COP process see www.routledge.com/Carbon-Polit...
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Bye, bye ... Btw - Trump and the GOP love your replies to me
November 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Bye, bye ... Btw - Trump and the GOP love your replies to me